Archive for Category: "Passports & Customs"
Birthing Tourism: Foreign Moms Using Travel To Gain American Citizenship For Newborns
Southern California lawmakers called for immigration law improvements on Thursday after a business catering to “birthing tourism” was shut down earlier this month. On March 8, officials closed down three townhouses in San Gabriel that were operating as maternity wards for foreign expectant mothers intent upon giving birth to their children in the United States. [...]
America’s New Entry Fee Riles Canadians, Could Hurt Travel And Trade
Canadians flying or sailing into the United States may soon have to pay an entry fee, a move that has created political and financial tensions between the neighboring countries. The proposed fee would charge Canadians a $5.50 passenger inspection fee and is part of President Obama’s 2012 draft budget presented to Congress last month. The [...]
New Fees From Foreign Travelers To Fund USA Travel Promotions
New Fees From Foreign Travelers To Fund USA Travel Promotions Starting Wednesday, visitors from 36 countries can expect to pay a new travel fee when they visit the United States. The majority of the proceeds for the new fee will support the promotion of U.S. tourism, though opponents argue that the fee will discourage visitors. [...]
Travel Tip: Increased Passport Fees
Did you hear the news that passport fees went up recently? It’s not great news for travelers, but that certainly shouldn’t stop you from getting a passport. According to the Department of State, the cost of a new passport application for an adult went from $100 to $135. If you’re renewing, that price jumped from [...]
Passport Fees Rising for Americans
American globetrotters will need to shell out 35 percent more for passport fees starting July 13, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs announced recently. The cost of getting a new, adult passport will jump from $100 to $135. For minors under 16, the cost will increase by 25 percent, from $85 to $105. [...]
Visa Requirements for BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, China
Are you getting ready to travel overseas? Before you get too far ahead of yourself, make sure to get your visa in order. The process may be more complicated than you’d expect.
British Airways’ London City Airport Review
Television and marketing executive Frank Radice recently flew to London from New York on British Airways. On this flight, however, he didn’t take a 747, but rather flew a much smaller Airbus. Rather than flying into congested Heathrow or Gatwick, he flew into BA’s best-kept secret. Keep reading for his report:
Extended-Stay Visas aka- Long-Stay Visas
Getting ready to make a long trip overseas? Sounds great, but if you’re planning on staying for longer than 90 days, you may have get what’s called a long-stay visa (alternately: an extended-stay visa). Here’s what you need to know…
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